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Calories: 2293kcal
Kotikalja is a traditional Finnish fermented drink, often made from rye malt and sugar. This lightly fermented beverage is refreshing and slightly sweet, making it a popular homemade drink in Finland. Kotikalja has a rich, malty flavor, and though it’s often non-alcoholic or very low in alcohol content, it carries the depth and richness of its fermented ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 dl Sugar
- 4.5 dl Rye Malt Whiskey
- 4-5 Liter(s) Water
- 1 tbsp Yeast
Instructions
Mix the sugar and rye malt:
- Place the rye malt and sugar in a large bucket or container.
Boil the water:
- Boil the water and pour it over the sugar and rye malt in the bucket. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Cool the mixture:
- Allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature. Once cool, filter the mixture through a sieve to remove any solid bits.
Add the yeast:
- Dissolve the yeast in a small amount of the cooled kotikalja liquid, then add it back to the rest of the mixture in the bucket.
Let it ferment:
- Cover the bucket loosely and leave it in a room-temperature spot (about 20°C) for 24 hours to allow the fermentation to begin.
Cool and serve:
- After 24 hours, cool the kotikalja in the refrigerator and enjoy it chilled.
Notes
Kotikalja is a simple, lightly fermented drink that is refreshing and rich in flavor. It is traditionally enjoyed cold and can be served as a non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beverage. The fermentation process is mild, so if you’d like a slightly stronger fermentation, you can leave it for an additional day before cooling it down. The flavor is best when it’s enjoyed fresh, making it a perfect drink to pair with hearty meals or as a refreshing beverage on its own.
For a taste of Finnish tradition, make a batch of kotikalja and enjoy its rich, malty flavors!
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Estimated Nutrition:
Calories: 2293kcal (115%)Carbohydrates: 301g (100%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 205mg (9%)Potassium: 49mg (1%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 300g (333%)Vitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 124mg (12%)Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
